Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Mmmm...Jerk Chicken Nachos

The Pampered Chef ®Jerk Chicken NachosRecipe

6 cups (1.5 L) tortilla chips
3 cups (750 mL) diced or shredded cooked chicken
8 oz (250 g) shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 cups/500 mL)
2 tbsp (30 mL) Jamaican Jerk Rub, divided
1 small yellow or red bell pepper or combination
1 lime
2 tbsp (30 mL) snipped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup (50 mL) sour cream and 1 tsp (5 mL) additional Jamaican Jerk Rub (optional)

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange tortilla chips in a slightly overlapping layer on Large Round Stone with Handles.

In Classic Batter Bowl, combine chicken, cheese and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the rub; mix gently using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®. Sprinkle chicken mixture evenly over tortilla chips. Bake 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted; remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack.

Meanwhile, dice bell pepper with Santoku Knife. Cut lime in half crosswise. Juice half of the lime using Citrus Press into Small Batter Bowl; add remaining rub and bell pepper and mix well.
Snip cilantro in mincing cup of Herb Keeper using Kitchen Shears. Slice remaining lime half using Ultimate Mandoline fitted with v-shaped blade; cut slices in half using Utility Knife.
Spoon bell pepper mixture over nachos; sprinkle evenly with cilantro. If desired, combine sour cream and additional rub in resealable plastic bag; trim corner to allow sour cream to flow through. Pipe sour cream mixture over nachos. Garnish with lime slices.

Yield: 12 servings
Per serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 15 g, Sodium 320 mg, Fiber 1 g
Cook's Tip: Use the Classic Batter Bowl to measure tortilla chips easily. Discard broken chips.
This recipe can also be prepared on the Large Par Pan, if desired.
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